We’ve updated the path from Sim Funded to Live Brokerage to give you more flexibility once you qualify.
Your payouts still count toward the $10,000 total-profit threshold for a Brokerage Review, but beginning October 1, 2026, qualifying traders now have a new choice when called up:
🚀 Move to Live Brokerage
💵 Take a one-time buyout
🚀 Getting to Live Brokerage
For applicable Sim Funded accounts, your payouts count toward the $10,000 in total profit required for a Brokerage Review.
That means every dollar you earn counts toward your progress, whether you:
Keep the profit in your Sim Funded Account, or
Withdraw it through payouts
Example
If you’ve earned:
$6,000 in payouts, and
Still have $4,000 in profit in your Sim Funded Account
You’ve generated $10,000 in total profit and reached the Brokerage Review threshold.
🔍 What Happens at $10,000?
Once you’ve generated $10,000 in total profit from your starting balance, including payouts, you’re required to:
Stop trading
Open a support ticket
Request a Brokerage Review
Our team will review your performance and determine your next step.
If you’re not selected for transition at that time, you may be asked to continue trading your Sim Funded Account to build a longer track record before another review.
⚠️ Important: Do not continue trading after crossing the threshold without completing your Brokerage Review.
We’re continuing to improve and automate this process, but until otherwise notified, you should continue tracking your total profits and payouts and request your review once you reach the threshold.
🆕 What Changed October 1?
Previously, qualifying Standard-plan traders moving into Live Brokerage could have up to $10,000 per account, minus payouts already received, used when establishing their Brokerage starting balance.
Example under the previous structure
If you generated $10,000 in total profit and had already withdrawn $6,000, the remaining $4,000 could be used when establishing your Live Brokerage account.
Beginning October 1, 2026
New Brokerage transitions now follow a different structure.
When you’re approved and called up, you can choose between:
🚀 Option 1: Go Live
If you choose Live Brokerage:
Your Brokerage account starts at $0
Your drawdown is based on your qualifying account size
Your live P&L begins at $0
Eligible Sim Funded profits are placed into your Bonus Vault
Your Sim Funded profits are no longer used as your live starting balance.
Example: 50K Account
If your qualifying account has a $2,000 drawdown:
Live Brokerage Starting Balance: $0
Live Drawdown: $2,000
Eligible Sim Funded Profit: Bonus Vault
💵 Option 2: Take the Buyout
If you’re called up but prefer to keep working through Evaluations instead of moving live, you can choose a one-time cash buyout equal to 50% of your applicable drawdown.
Example: 50K Account
Your Choice | What You Receive |
Go Live | $0 starting balance + $2,000 live drawdown |
Take the Buyout | $1,000 cash payout |
After taking the buyout, a short cooldown applies before you can return to Evaluations.
📌 What If You Already Have a Brokerage Account?
Nothing changes to Brokerage accounts already opened under the previous structure.
If your account was established before the October 1 update, it will continue operating under the rules assigned to it.
The new $0 starting balance + Bonus Vault / Buyout choice applies to new Brokerage transitions going forward.
💰 Payout Minimum Update
We’ve also standardized the minimum payout request.
Minimum payout request: $500
This applies across applicable trading plans going forward.
Your account may still have additional payout requirements depending on your plan and account type.
🛰️ Why Live Brokerage Matters
Live Brokerage is where your trades reach the real market.
Moving live gives you the opportunity to:
✅ Trade real market capital
✅ Scale as your live account grows
✅ Continue accessing payouts
✅ Build a longer-term live trading track record
The goal remains the same: reward consistent trading and create a clear path from Sim Funded into live capital.
Let’s get you to Brokerage 🚀